Veterinary Assistant: Grow with a Caring Team

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Generous pet care discounts

Life, long and short-term disability保险

Job summary

VCA All Pets Animal Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a veterinary assistant to join our team. This full-time position covers weekdays and Saturdays with a pay range of $15.00–$17.00 per hour.You will support the Technician and Doctor teams by delivering a positive, low-stress client experience and high‑quality patient care. Responsibilities include restraining and assisting in exams, taking histories and vitals, performing lab work and imaging, and maintaining medical records.

Qualifications

• Restrain and assist in exams and routine procedures.
• Take detailed medical histories and patient vitals.
• Perform laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Provide compassionate care for patients and hospital environment.
• Maintain medical records and assist staff as needed.
• Support doctors and technicians to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain a clean, safe hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients.
• Win the confidence of pet parents by delivering an outstanding client experience.
• Restrain and assist in exams and routine procedures.
• Take detailed medical histories and patient vitals.
• Perform laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Maintain medical records and assist the medical team.

Skills

Patient restraint

History taking

Vital signs

Laboratory work

Diagnostic imaging

Medical records

Team support

Compassionate care

Job description

VCA All Pets Animal Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a veterinary assistant to join our team. This full-time position covers weekdays and Saturdays with a pay range of $15.00–$17.00 per hour.You will support the Technician and Doctor teams by delivering a positive, low-stress client experience and high‑quality patient care. Responsibilities include restraining and assisting in exams, taking histories and vitals, performing lab work and imaging, and maintaining medical records.